25+ Daily Deal and Group Deal websites in Israel

Update: Groopbuy is no longer around. But most of the other ones on this list are live and rockin’!

While there are plenty of daily deal sites to choose from, and it seems like every day a new site pops up, we here at The Big Felafel are big fans of GroopBuy.

And not just because of the Holy Bagel NIS 20 dozen that I purchased last month.

David Shadpour, the founder of GroopBuy and an American living in Jerusalem, has tailored the site to Jerusalem’s English-speaking community. We are the ones that often miss out on deals because we just don’t read Hebrew all that well (yet), know how to bargain or we are friars (suckers). David is my friend and if you didn’t know it he is your friend too, by giving us the opportunity to enjoy stores, restaurants and even gyms for more than half price (and often even upwards of 70% off the price).

Obsessed with GroopBuy as I am, I got a chance to sit down with David and hear what he had to say. “GroopBuy is the only daily deal website that gives deals everyday,” David explains to me. And it is true. A lot of these sites have deals for three days running which misses the point of buyer power and obviously the daily deal part. Not only that but David tells me, “Our discounts are 15 to 20 percent larger than other sites.” Another fact I love. GroopBuy also makes sure to have a variety of deals so you can enjoy paintball one day and a stylish hair cut another.

GroopBuy does its homework. The company has a very high standard of requirements in order to accept a deal. “We have over 60 deals that have not happened because they did not meet our requirements,” he says, adding that “of course there is always trial and error, but most importantly we want to hear from our customers about what they think about the places. If we hear something negative then chances are we aren’t going to re-sign them for another deal.” I love hearing that since I know that the person behind the site really believes in the places he promotes.

In addition to promoting quality places, GroopBuy also tries to spotlight new immigrant vendors, helping them get on their feet. David is committed to giving “protectsia” to the Anglo community.  David says, “We’re in this together.” And he’s right. If I could buy that statement on GroopBuy, I would even pay full price.

Here are some quick tips for using Daily Deal websites:

• Check to see if the site accepts Israeli or international credit cards. If your order doesn’t go through, it’s probably because of the credit card you’re using.
• Make sure you carefully read the fine print before buying a deal.
• Always print your coupon and bring it with you.
• Always make reservations for restaurants, hotels, etc.
• If you see a deal that you think your friends would like, make sure to send it to them or even buy it for them!

1. GroopBuy in English
   Cities: for Jerusalem only (Tel Aviv coming soon)
   Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express, both Israeli and international
2. Grouper in Hebrew
   Cities: Tel Aviv, Hod Hasharon, Haifa, Jerusalem, Ranana, Rishon Ltzion
   Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
3. Groupon in Hebrew (English coming soon)
   Read about the recent announcement that Groupon is worth a measly $15 billion, and that they’ve acquired Grouper.co.il for $8million in order to enter the Israeli market.
   Cities: All of Israel
   Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
4. Baligam in Hebrew
   Cities: Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Hasharon
   Payment Options: PayPal or credit card
5. Kantina in Hebrew
   Cities: Jerusalem only (Tel Aviv coming soon)
   Payment Options: International credit card only
6. Buy2 in Hebrew
   Cities: Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv/center, the south
   Payment Options: Doesn’t specify
7. Deal Hayom in Hebrew
   Cities: Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Be’er Sheva, Rishon Letzion
   Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
8. Coupo in Hebrew
   Cities: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Be’er Sheva
   Payment Options: International credit card only
9. Wallashops in Hebrew
   Cities: Jerusalem, The north, The center, The south
   Payment Options: Doesn’t specify
10. Gozrim in Hebrew
    Focus on pregnancy, birth, and parenthood
    Cities: Jerusalem, The north, The center, The south
    Payment Options: All credit cards except for Diners
11. Ima Like – in Hebrew
    Focus on pregnancy, birth, and parenthood
    Cities: All of Israel, with a focus on the Tel Aviv area
    Payment Options: All credit cards except for Diners
12. Big Deal by Ynet in Hebrew
    Cities: All of Israel, focus on the Tel Aviv area
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express, Leumi Card
13. BesTours in Hebrew
    Travel site with vacations, package deals, mostly in Europe
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express, Diners, Eurocard
14. Groupli in Hebrew
    Cities: Tel Aviv area only
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
15. Gargir in Hebrew
    Cities: Mostly Tel Aviv area
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
16. Coupona in Hebrew
    Cities: Mostly Tel Aviv area
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
17. Buddies in Hebrew
    Cities: Tel Aviv/center area only
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
18. BuyCell in Hebrew
    Cities: Mostly Tel Aviv area
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
19. Yemama in Hebrew
    Cities: Tel Aviv, Haifa (Jerusalem coming soon)
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
20. DealZone in Hebrew
    Cities: Tel Aviv area (Jerusalem and Haifa coming soon)
    Payment Options: All credit cards except for Diners
21. ExpressDeal in Hebrew
    Cities: Mostly Tel Aviv area
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express, Leumi Card
22. YallaBuy in Hebrew (as in, Az Yalla Bye.. love the name!)
    Cities: Mostly Tel Aviv area
    Payment Options: Doesn’t specify
23. Shave in Hebrew
    Cities: not sure, couldn’t see past deals
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
24. Groupunch in Hebrew
    Cities: not sure, couldn’t see past deals
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
25. DealOn in Hebrew and English
    Cities: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Be’er Sheva
26. Jewpon in English
    Cities: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
27. GroopScoop in English
    Hasn’t really launched yet
28. Group-E in Hebrew for the religious
    Cities: All over Israel
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, Leumi Card
29. Rak Ayom in Hebrew
    Cities: North, Center, Sharon, South
    Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, Isracard, American Express
30. Deal4All in Hebrew in Hebrew
    Cities: North, Center, Jerusalem area, South
31. BaBeTov – in Hebrew geared toward the religious
32. DealCity – in Hebrew
33. Grouping (coming soon) in Hebrew
34. Zing – in Hebrew
35. Alut – in Hebrew
36. Israel Coupon – in Hebrew
37. YouToo – in Hebrew

Deal Aggregates

1. JangloDeals on facebook, a listing of deals in Israel in English
2. Ideals
3. DayDeals on facebook or the website
4. Everydeal
5. Get it All
6. DailyD
7. Cliqa
8. Tavo
9. Zap